Faro, recently. A century of change and heavy history, with a side of family wisdom.
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Faro, · Cultural tours
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What you’ll do
This experience is hosted in English.
4.94 out of 5 stars, from 114 reviews
4.94, · 114 reviews
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, · March 2025
The tour was a gift to friends. They enjoyed the tour and were very happy about the restaurant tips.
Bea
Badenweiler, Germany
, · January 2025
Amazing walk with so many interesting stories and a unique local perspective. Highly recommend!
Kacper
Kraków, Poland
, · December 2024
If you love history, this is a must experience. Ell really knows the history of the region and then so much more. I could have listened to his stories and explanations for another 2 hours! Wonderful host and fun time all around.
Paris
Lousã, Portugal
, · December 2024
Ell took us on an incredibly knowledgable journey through a historic telling of Portugal and Faro’s past 100+ years. As a new resident of Portugal, I found the tour so eye-opening, especially the years the country was ruled under the dictatorship. I highly recommend this tour if you are interested in history, architecture, politics or looking to know more about Portugal and Faro.
Frank
Lousã, Portugal
, · October 2024
Brilliant tour with a brilliant storyteller. Ell was a passionate, very knowledgeable tour guide. On this tour, my partner and I learned how politics, socioeconomic development and culture intertwined and influenced the architecture and monuments during the 20th century in Faro. Ell also surfaced significant parallels to the political situation then and now. Definitely to recommend to those who want to see "beyond beautiful house facade".
Anete
Hamburg, Germany
, · September 2024
We enjoyed out tour with Ell for many reasons: extensive knowledge on faro and portugal, engaging and accessible storytelling and the lovely chats and personal recommendations!
Estelle
Lugano, Switzerland
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Palacete Belmarço
8000-169, Faro, Portugal
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About me
Faro-born teacher and local expert
Teacher, tutor, ocasional walking tour host, and local: Faro-born and raised, Art History BA and tutor, and elementary school ESL teacher.
Enthusiastic storyteller, driven educator, and connoisseur of the best gossip in town-for scientific purposes. Witty extrovert and advocate of the "sharing is caring" gospel.
Message Ell
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests ages 18 and up can attend.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is moderate and the skill level is beginner.
Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.
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Faro: The 20th Century Walking Tour
4.94 · 114 reviews
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What you’ll do
Optimism & Hiccups
Tackle the Republican era’s kickoff with a few bumpy first steps
Tension & Hijacking
Nab the full story of the coup that birthed a fascist state
Palingenesis & Facelifts
Zero in on fascist design giving Faro a full touch-up
Belief & Suspicion
Pull up the blinds on daily life under fascism with familial narratives
Facades & Tropicalism
Vault into how midcentury architecture pulled double duty for politics
Guns & Goodbyes
Unpack colonial endings, the fall of fascism and new freedoms
Optimism & Hiccups (Reprise)
Surf the wave of newfound hope and surprise riptides
This experience is hosted in English.
4.94 out of 5 stars, from 114 reviews
4.94, · 114 reviews
0 of 0 items showing
, · March 2025
The tour was a gift to friends. They enjoyed the tour and were very happy about the restaurant tips.
Bea
Badenweiler, Germany
, · January 2025
Amazing walk with so many interesting stories and a unique local perspective. Highly recommend!
Kacper
Kraków, Poland
, · December 2024
If you love history, this is a must experience. Ell really knows the history of the region and then so much more. I could have listened to his stories and explanations for another 2 hours! Wonderful host and fun time all around.
Paris
Lousã, Portugal
, · December 2024
Ell took us on an incredibly knowledgable journey through a historic telling of Portugal and Faro’s past 100+ years. As a new resident of Portugal, I found the tour so eye-opening, especially the years the country was ruled under the dictatorship. I highly recommend this tour if you are interested in history, architecture, politics or looking to know more about Portugal and Faro.
Frank
Lousã, Portugal
, · October 2024
Brilliant tour with a brilliant storyteller. Ell was a passionate, very knowledgeable tour guide. On this tour, my partner and I learned how politics, socioeconomic development and culture intertwined and influenced the architecture and monuments during the 20th century in Faro. Ell also surfaced significant parallels to the political situation then and now. Definitely to recommend to those who want to see "beyond beautiful house facade".
Anete
Hamburg, Germany
, · September 2024
We enjoyed out tour with Ell for many reasons: extensive knowledge on faro and portugal, engaging and accessible storytelling and the lovely chats and personal recommendations!
Estelle
Lugano, Switzerland
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Where we’ll meet
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8000-169, Faro, Portugal
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About me
Faro-born teacher and local expert
Teacher, tutor, ocasional walking tour host, and local: Faro-born and raised, Art History BA and tutor, and elementary school ESL teacher.
Enthusiastic storyteller, driven educator, and connoisseur of the best gossip in town-for scientific purposes. Witty extrovert and advocate of the "sharing is caring" gospel.
Message Ell
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
Faro: The 20th Century Walking Tour
Faro, recently. A century of change and heavy history, with a side of family wisdom.
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4.94, · 114 reviews
Faro, · Cultural tours
Listing highlights
Hosted by Ell
Faro-born teacher and local expert
Palacete Belmarço
Faro, Portugal
No availability
Sold out
Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests ages 18 and up can attend.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is moderate and the skill level is beginner.